--- title: "Gardening and Outdoor" description: "Tips and tricks for outdoor plants" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-04T12:13:12.511Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/gardeningAndOutdoor.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Gardening and Outdoor Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, our group offers a supportive and welcoming environment to connect with other enthusiasts. Discuss vegetable gardening, flower beds, pruning, mulching, weed control or anything garden related. Outdoor. 19458 members, 978 posts ## Posts - [Hi, I forced paper whites in a glass container last fall and removed them from the murky water in March. They have been…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/Ow_77wpxSQKGxQK-2Ihvdw.md) (by Shirley🪴you jest, 2024-06-20, 1 comment) - [Why do earwigs like bok choy ?! 😑 they’re always nestled in between the leaves. Going to try diatomaceous earth first…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/jrT_2lPvSDysaoocsgbq-w.md) (by Ji11, 2024-06-20, 10 comments) - [Can anyone help me identify this leaf spot on my blueberry plants?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/cxPdZ-ajQeuQdH3jVmsI2A.md) (by Ben, 2024-06-19, 3 comments) - [Does anyone have any tips for growing healthy jalapeño peppers? Mine are looking a little puny.](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/yZYcuIykTym-TlQBkFg0RA.md) (by katie beth, 2024-06-18, 2 comments) - [Question, am I supposed to snap the whole stem off ones the tomatoes have matured and been harvested ?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/POUNjyfYSG-5cUZpLAJCNQ.md) (by Bri, 2024-06-18, 4 comments) - [Recently planted some Iris bulbs (I know that’s recommended in spring. Just didn’t wanna wait till Fall), and so far…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/7TlRe5CbRfuzjWJ29Wu7ow.md) (by Adrian, 2024-06-17, 2 comments) - [Help! Can someone help me identify what is wrong with my tomato plant? Something has been slowly spreading, fruit seems…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/sj_c7O19SJuoOtGfMvP1DA.md) (by Katherine, 2024-06-17, 6 comments) - [Was going to add some mycorrhiza to my new raised bed as well as add some more worm castings. Does anyone know if…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/NU_d2BfaShqmWaGk0ks4Wg.md) (by Forest Weeden, 2024-06-17, 3 comments) - [Hi. I have a really basic Planta question. My plants aren’t in pots, they are in a raised bed. I don’t see an option to…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/EEDW5MSySYesxjMVn0_e0A.md) (by Kscarlett, 2024-06-16, 4 comments) - [So, I’m battling spider mites on my outdoor Salvias. Should I do a fairly good chop back on them during the summer so…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/9OlfksNGQoGRf5G88bALtw.md) (by Alyssa, 2024-06-15, 0 comments) - [Hi, I have a porch that does get decent sun on one side but the other side is primarily shaded. I am looking to expand…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/khG6dN0JT7mpESj5h8Qr9g.md) (by Bri B., 2024-06-15, 2 comments) - [I’ve got some Eastern Redbuds that I’m growing in pots on my back porch. I live in the San Antonio, TX area. Something…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/3zY15bogQ3aYk2VZaLcBiA.md) (by Jim, 2024-06-15, 1 comment) - [Anyone know what’s on my irises? Little white flies/eggs looks like. How can I treat?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/Y3m9yyg4T5K-9CTSH05jcg.md) (by BrM, 2024-06-14, 0 comments) - [Look at these babies 🤩](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/IqkjCtnTRYa4U9pz0aOg-Q.md) (by Bri, 2024-06-13, 0 comments) - [First time growing celery this year!! Looks good so far. Had to sprinkle coffee grounds around my peppers and in the…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/nWt4RYGSQ6yVO1KtCdfA8w.md) (by Sarah, 2024-06-13, 0 comments) - [Somewhat new to outdoor plants - would this mushroom compost be equivalent to rich compost / green manure or is it its…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/9JNeSp8AQ2m38Br9qi1Oig.md) (by Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶, 2024-06-12, 4 comments) - [First time doing cucumbers, do I have to pollinate myself or are they ok ?](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/1VNshBG2TXGLqESqd6AzWQ.md) (by Bri, 2024-06-12, 2 comments) - [What may be going on with my hybrid tea rose? It went from looking very healthy to like this within a week. I did spray…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/JhL5md98S6WGEL4C8h8pQA.md) (by KD, 2024-06-11, 0 comments) - [Hi everyone, my lemon plant has started to bloom again after suffering from root rot this passed winter. She was doing…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/atIFQHleSYOOUs2hpn_WFw.md) (by Tina, 2024-06-11, 0 comments) - [Hi Planta friends, I have a question about my Meyer Lemon. Its leaves have yellow spots which I’m assuming it’s a water…](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/DMmIxaACRdO8UzMLVw2Mow.md) (by GP, 2024-06-11, 1 comment) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ.md?cursor=ADXvRmb41xdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAMt2hGF4LgGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_